#771D34 Hex Color
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This dark, moody red has a serious and heavy presence. Because of its intense saturation, #771d34 functions best as a dominant base for formal branding or as a bold accent against soft neutrals. It provides excellent accessibility for white text, though it can feel overwhelming if used in large, solid blocks. The hex code for this deep maroon shade is #771d34.
Questions about #771d34
What is #771d34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #771d34 is rgb(119, 29, 52), in HSL hsl(345, 61%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 56%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #771d34?
This deep maroon pairs beautifully with muted neutrals like soft cream or light gray to balance its intensity. For a more sophisticated, high-contrast look, incorporate metallic accents like gold or copper to highlight the color's inherent warmth and serious, formal character.
Is #771d34 suitable for text-heavy designs?
Use #771d34 sparingly for text because its heavy, saturated nature can cause eye strain in large blocks. It functions much better as a bold accent or a header color, always paired with a crisp, high-contrast background to ensure readability remains within accessible standards.
Is #771d34 readable on white or black?
#771d34 has a 10.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.